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Today in Royal History | November 2

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The Death of Lady Ursula d’Abo in 2017

[Rutland Tiara]

The 87th Birthday of Queen Sofia of Spain

[The Jewels of Queen Sofia of Spain | Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara | Spanish Floral Tiara | Prussian Diamond Tiara | Mellerio Shell Tiara | Cartier Pearl Tiara | Joyas de Pasar | Niarchos Ruby Parure | Shell Pendant | Omani Diamond Suite | Diamond Foliage Necklace | Sterlé Sapphire Brooch]

The Death of Princess Thyra of Denmark in 1945

[Sapphire Tiara |  Queen Josefina’s Diamond Tiara | Sapphire Brooch |  Sapphire Pendant]

The Death of Princess Paley in 1929

[Princess Paley’s Cartier Aquamarine Parure | Princess Paley’s Pearl Corsage]

Royal Events OTD

Olympic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2022

Queen Sofia’s 80th Birthday Lunch | 80th Birthday Concert in 2018

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Brunei in 2017

 The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at Guildhall Banquet in 2016

 King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at Sydney Opera House in 2016

The State Opening of Parliament in 1971

The Royal Variety Performance in 1964

The Royal Variety Performance in 1953

The Royal Variety Performance in 1946

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at the opening of the Odeon in Leicester Square in 1937

The Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia in 1930

Royal Events Today 

Princess Paley’s Cartier Aquamarine Parure

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